The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-02

The operate and Dramatic Attractions
at the City Theaters This Week.
sErminie." Nine. Janauschek, "Clio" and
Frank Frayne-The Doinss of Theatrical
People Generally and Notes Of the Stage.

Mr Rudolph Aronsons New York Casino
opera company will present 'Erminie. the
greatest of all the operate successes produced at
that popular place OF amusement, at the Grand
Tomorrow Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
and Wednesday mat Zee and the engagement
promises to be a notable one, FOR by those who
are Informed in such matters Erminle Is
known to be bright c,ever and most entertain
ing The opera wac fret brought ont IN Lon
don, and is still running both in that city and in
New York. the two huriredth performance be-
ing given in the latter rext Tuesday evening,
The music is by Edward Jacobowski. and the
libretto by Claxon Bellamy and Henry Paulton,
the story following very closely that OF Robert
BIacaire. The comedy element pervades the
opera to notable degree The New York
Herald says THE music is bright tuneful
and catching" The company sets every act
with special scenery, using none of the
stock settings, and the pink ballroom scene in
the secord act is said to be a marvel of rich
ness and beauty. The company numbers sixty
people. forty of them choristers. forming.
largo and we'll drilled chorus Among the prln-
cipnls are: Miss Marion Manola, Isabel Urquart.
Mary Stuart Mamie Sutton. Lizzie Lloyd,
, LAURA Burt. Of this city; Mr. w L. Daboll, tan
old Indianapolis favorite), Fred solomon. G. +.
Pyke G. r. Atwood and others Selll Simonson
Is the musical director Manager Dickson has
decided not to increase the prices OF admission
for the engagement and seats arc now on sale at
the box Office.
Nine Janauschek viii appear at the Grand on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of this
week in the famous drama, Meg Merrilies,"
which she has revived with great success this
season, and at the Saturday matinee, in the
beautiful play, Mother and Son." Her sup
porting company is composed of capable actors
and actresses, and the engagement will be of
particular interest 10 lovers OF the legitimate
drama, among whom Janauschek IS held i'll very
high regard
At Ene!;sh's the latter part Of this week, Mr..
Barley Campbels picturesque drama, 'Clio,'
which achieved such decided success here last
season, will be presented with scenic elaboration
and beauty by a company which includes such
capable people as Mr.. John L. Burleigh and Miss
Sibyl Johnson and with grand ballet. led by
the famous premier, Mile. Adele Cornalba The
play. which, in many respects, Is the best MI
Campbell has written will be mounted with a
carload OF special scenery. The famous earth
quake scene in it is marvel Of stage realism.
Mr. Frank / Frayne, the well known sensa
tional actor, who has large clientele in this
sity will play at the Museum all this week. pre-
seuting "Mardo, the Hunter" on Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Saturday, matinees and
evenings, and the new version Of Isl Slocum' al
both performances on Thursday and Friday. In
these plays Mr.. Frayne introduces his celebrated
lion "Ingersoll,r the largest trained lion in cap
tivity; his performing bears, sullivan and
''Millie. and his wonderful acting dog Jack,
besides special scenery and effects In his com
many are Mrs Eugene De Forrest. leading lady
Miss Josie Croker. Miss Maggie Reed, little
Clara Frayne and her two brothers, Robert ant
frankie, Andy Amarn, the comedian, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Chester, and others.
In the multitude Of other attractions, the
Eden Musee should not be forgotten, for it has
many interesting and novel features. which
drew good crowds last week. New attraction!
are to be added this week, and the place will b,
kept open from 8 A. NJ. to ii P. NJ. daily, the aG
mission being but 10 cents.